CAPTIVATE Meaning and
Definition
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Captivate is a verb that refers to the act of attracting and holding someone's attention or interest, often by means of charm, beauty, or intelligence. It is the state of captivating someone, where they are completely engrossed or fascinated by something or someone.
When someone captivates another person, they exert an irresistible power or charm that captivates the individual's thoughts or emotions. This may be achieved through various means such as storytelling, performing arts, or simply by engaging in an interesting conversation. Captivating someone involves having the ability to capture their imagination, leaving them spellbound and wanting more.
Furthermore, captivate can also be used to describe the act of making something appealing or intriguing. For example, a captivating movie or book possesses qualities that draw viewers or readers into its world, making them eager to uncover what happens next.
Captivation can extend beyond the realm of entertainment to daily life situations. In business, a captivating advertisement or a captivating speaker can successfully grab and hold an audience's attention, making the concept or product more memorable.
Overall, to captivate is to possess the ability to enchant, attract, or mesmerize others, making them completely absorbed or fascinated by something or someone.
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To take prisoner; to charm or subdue by beauty; to gain by excellence in manners or conduct; to enslave by love.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of CAPTIVATE
The word "captivate" has its origins in the Latin language. It is derived from the Latin word "captivus", which means "captive" or "prisoner". In English, "captivate" first appeared around the 16th century, and it originally meant to capture or take as a prisoner. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer to holding someone's attention or interest, as if they were captivated by something.
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Conjugate verb Captivate
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